October 2019
Pension Wise Pension Surgery
Who? Pension Wise can help if you: are aged 50 or over have a personal or workplace pension want to make sense of your options What? What is a Pension Wise appointment? Specialist pension guidance 45 to 60 minutes Over the phone or local to you How? How to book an appointment? Phone Online Book Now Click Here
Find out more »Art Group
The Art Group meets twice a week and is for artists of all levels. Enjoy fun, friendship and learn from one another whether you paint, draw or sketch. Bring your own equipment or use the groups.
Find out more »Nepalese Society Integration Group
Age Concern has partnered with the Nepalese Society in Colchester to promote two-way friendships and integration between those who are Nepalese and British. We are looking at innovative ways to learn English / Nepalese that includes Art, Craft, Knitting, Dancing (from both cultures), singing and other friendship clubs. We are working to improve opportunities for general conversation but at the same time having some great fun together. Tuesday - Craft Wednesday - English Thursday - Dance Friday - Singing
Find out more »Bingo
Traditional Bingo amongst friends is on offer on a Wednesday and Friday afternoon. The club welcomes new people to join and there is always a friendly face and new friendships to be made.
Find out more »Chiropody
Val, our qualified Chiropodist, has supported those in later years across three venues including Abbots Road, Lion Walk and now at the new home of Age Concern Colchester. Val offers a friendly and supportive service that keeps feet healthy and with this her clients safely looked after. Cal takes bookings directly. Go on treat yourself!
Find out more »Keep Fit @ The Veranda
Keep Fit is a great way to stay active and build friendships. The friendly Keep Fit groups run on a Monday, Wednesday and a Thursday and cater for people of all abilities. Everyone usually stays for a coffee and a natter too.
Find out more »Sewing and Knitting Club
Sewing is a great pastime to share with friends who are creative and enjoy sharing some time together. Friendships are developed in The Veranda sewing club so come and join in today.
Find out more »Chairobics
Chairobics is a great way of keeping active in later years but also supports individuals who may have slightly less mobility. We have a range of people who are more and less mobile so anyone can join. We have ensured accessibility for wheelchair users for our class on a Monday.
Find out more »Hoy Bingo
Hoy is an alternative type of Bingo and is thoroughly enjoyed by our attendees. The group is as much about friendship as it is about the game of Hoy Bingo and whether you are competitive or not you will find a friendly group who welcome newcomers to join in.
Find out more »Knit & Natter
Come on in and join the fun! Whether you are a needlework expert or just want to make new friends and enjoy a good chat over a cuppa, we meet every Tuesday to knit blankets and miniature hats for the Innocent Smoothie Appeal. All of the proceeds go to our fundraiser that helps to keep our services in the local community running. Last year we made 27,000 hats!
Find out more »Yoga
Christina has taught Yoga for many years and runs specialist classes for those in later years. Having taught for 8 years at Lion Walk Activity Centre Chrstina has moved across with her classes to Age Concern Colchester. The classes are generally booked in 6 week slots and Chrstina operates a waiting list if classes are full.
Find out more »Board Games
Enjoy a range of Board Games from 10am - 12 midday every Tuesday. The board games are available any time but there is a club that meets each Tuesday too.
Find out more »Bridge Club
Come and play some bridge. All levels of expertise are welcome and the group are friendly, welcoming and open to helping someone knew understand the game and practice. Join the Bridge Club, socialise, make new friends and improve your card shark skills!
Find out more »Beading Buddies
Come on in and join the fun! Beading Buddies is a great way to learn about beading and jewellery while making new friends! Whether you are a complete beginner or beading at an advanced level we welcome you to our weekly club. All of the proceeds go to Age Concern Colchester which allows us to keep helping people in the local community.
Find out more »Support in Loss
Loss comes in all shapes and sizes. Traditionally this can be bereavement but often other big life changes in later years can also bring about loss in life. Support in loss is run by people who have experienced loss themselves in different ways and is a kind, caring group that is there to listen and share to support working through whatever the loss is. This service is by appointment so please contact us for more information on 01206 368420.
Find out more »Craft Group
The Wednesday Craft Group has been running for many years. Gentle craft together and a time of sharing stories and developing friendships. All with a great cup of coffee or tea.
Find out more »Legal Surgery
Book in for 1/2 hour free legal surgery: - Advice on a Will Matrimonial Boundaries Disputes
Find out more »Technology Club
The Technology Club is a group of individuals who want to learn more. No two group sessions are the same and the idea is that individuals learn from a volunteer with more technology experience than themselves. As time goes on people learn from one another. A welcoming and friendly group where conversation is relaxed and the experience enjoyable. Connect with friends or family abroad on Facebook, learn how to Facetime, shop online and many other useful things.
Find out more »Catch the Mouse Computer Tuition
One-to-One Specialist Computer Coaching for beginners in Later Years 3 one-hour sessions bookable on a Thursday Afternoon with Jo. Come on in and learn about computers in a friendly environment which is as much about friendship as technical computers. These sessions are booked by appointment so call reception on 01206 368420 to book in.
Find out more »Line Dancing
Line Dancing is a great way to keep fit in later years. We have a busy session which is led superbly by Delia who has taught for many years. Come along and join the fun.
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